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confrontational

UK
/ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃənl/
US
/ˌkɑnfrənˈteɪʃənl/

Translations

confrontationaladjective
more confrontational
Comp.
most confrontational
Super.
UK
/ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃənl/
US
/ˌkɑnfrənˈteɪʃənl/
agressifSe dit d’une attitude ou d’un ton prêt à l’affrontement, hostile ou provocateur.
Her confrontational attitude often led to heated arguments with her colleagues.
Son attitude agressive entraînait souvent de vifs débats avec ses collègues.
conflictuelSe dit d’une situation, d’un échange ou d’un rapport marqué par l’affrontement.
The negotiations took a confrontational turn when neither side would compromise.
Les négociations ont pris un tournant conflictuel lorsque ни l’un ni l’autre camp n’a voulu faire de compromis.
Synonyms
argumentative
hostile
contentious
belligerent
pugnacious
aggressive
Antonyms
nonconfrontational
agreeable
cooperative

Definitions

confrontationaladjective
Inclined to deal with situations in an aggressive or hostile manner.
Her confrontational attitude often led to heated arguments with her colleagues.
Characterized by confrontation or conflict; involving opposing parties in an aggressive or adversarial way.
The negotiations took a confrontational turn when neither side would compromise.
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